Pioneer VSX-D908TX-G manual VSX-D938TX Taiwan model/D908TX/ D908TX-G

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VSX-D938TX (Taiwan model)/D908TX/ D908TX-G:

Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE)

 

Ω)

Front

110 W + 110 W (DIN; 1kHz, T.H.D 1%, 8

Continuous Power Output (SURROUND MODE)

 

Ω)

Front

110 W + 110 W (DIN; 1kHz, T.H.D 1%, 8

Center

110 W (DIN; 1kHz, T.H.D 1%, 8 Ω)

Surround

110 W + 110 W

 

 

(DIN; 1kHz, T.H.D 1%, 8

Ω)

Rated Power Output

100 W + 100 W

 

 

(20 Hz–20 kHz 0.09%, 8

Ω)

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

 

 

PHONO MM

4.7 mV/47 kΩ

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,

MD/TAPE 1, TAPE 2

335 mV/47 kΩ

Frequency Response

 

 

 

PHONO MM

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB

VCR 1,

VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO,

CD,

MD/TAPE 1, TAPE 2

5 Hz to 100,000 Hz

+0

–3 dB

Output (Level/Impedance)

VCR 1 REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1 REC, TAPE 2 REC

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335 mV/2.2 kΩ

Tone Control

 

BASS

± 6 dB (100 Hz)

TREBLE

± 6 dB (10 kHz)

LOUDNESS

+3 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)

PHONO MM

80 dB

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE 1,

TAPE 2

97 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]

PHONO MM

80 dB

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE 1,

TAPE 2

83 dB

VIDEO Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

 

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO

1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Output (Level/Impedance)

1 Vp-p/75 Ω

VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR

Frequency Response

+0

 

VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR .... 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz –3dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

65 dB

Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

FM Tuner Section

 

 

Frequency Range

87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity

Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/75 Ω)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono: 20.2 dBf

 

 

 

Stereo: 38.6 dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)

 

 

Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)

Distortion

Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz)

Alternate Channel Selectivity

60 dB (400 kHz)

Stereo Separation

 

40 dB (1 kHz)

Frequency Response

30 Hz to 15 kHz (± 1) dB

Antenna Input

75 Ω unbalanced

AM Tuner Section

 

 

Frequency Range

 

 

 

VSX-D938TX (Taiwan model)

 

 

531 kHz to 1,620 kHz(9 kHz step)

VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G

 

 

531 kHz to 1,620 kHz(9 kHz step)

 

530 kHz to 1,700 kHz(10 kHz step)

Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna)

350 µV/m

Selectivity

 

25 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

 

50 dB

Antenna

 

Loop antenna

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

Power Requirements

 

 

 

VSX-D938TX (Taiwan model)

AC 110 V, 50/60 Hz

VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G

 

AC 110/120-127V/220V/240V (Switchable), 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

 

1000 W

Power Consumption in Standby mode

1.0 W

AC Outlet

 

 

 

SWITCHED (×2)

Total 100 W MAX

UNSWITCHED

 

100 W MAX

Dimensions

420 (W) × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm

Weight (without package)

 

 

VSX-D938TX (Taiwan model)

16.2 kg

VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G

15.2 kg

Furnished Parts

 

 

 

FM Antenna

 

1

AM Loop Antenna

 

1

Dry Cell Batteries (SIZE “AA” (IEC LR6))

....................... 2

Remote Control Unit

 

1

Operating Instructions

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1

NOTE:

Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.

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Contents VSX-D938TXVSX-D908TXVSX-D908TX-G Ventilation Information to UserFM 50 kHz, AM 9 kHz Channel Step Setting VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G onlyTWO Voltage Selector Switches VSX-D908TX/ D908TX-G only FM 100 kHz, AM 10 kHzFeatures Table of Contents Opening the Front Panel Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You StartPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesAA drycell batteries AA IEC LR6 × Audio cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesDigital audio cord Optical cable Or standard video cord DVD/LD player Or LD player Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-D938TX model VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G modelsComponents equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputTo improve FM reception Using external antennasAntennas AM loop antennaRear Speakers Powered sub wooferSpeakers Front Speakers aWhile holding down the Speakers button First turn the receiver off, then press the power buttonSpeaker impedance Speaker terminalsSub Woofer Speaker placementFront Center RightUnswitched 100 W MAX Connecting Additional AmplifiersPower Connections AC Outlets Switched Total 100 W MAXDisplay Displays and Controls@ H.P headphones indicator Program Format indicator= Tuner indicators Speaker indicatorsFront Panel VSX-D938TX = Master Volume Display See p.18 Remote sensor Master VolumePress to switch the receiver on or into Standby mode Front Panel VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G~ Direct button @ Midnight Mode button See p.46$ Signal Select button See p.42 = External Decoder in button See p.47Remote Control Signal Select button System Setup buttonRemote Setup button # Master Volume buttonLoudness Surround Sound Set UpSwitching video system between PAL and Ntsc On Screen DisplayTurn on the receiver and your TV Setting Up for Surround SoundPress System Setup button System Setup Menu appears on your TV screenGo on to the next page to continue set up Speaker setting Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttonsPress Enter SUB Woofer default setting is YES Front default setting is LargeCenter default setting is Large Surround default setting is LargeNext, proceed to Channel Level below Channel delayDefault setting is 3.0 m If you want to change a setting before proceedingManual manual Test Tone Select aTEST Tone modeChannel level Auto automatic Test ToneTo exit before outputting the Test Tone Auto modeManu mode If you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meterSelect Exit to return to the System Setup Menu Crossover networkSpecify the crossover frequency for your small speakers Select Setting Start and press Enter Bass peak level managerPress Enter to return to the previous screen Range control Choose a Digital in and assign it an input function Digital-in selectStandby Basic PlaybackPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound On the receiverSound Modes Standard modeHome THX Cinema mode Mpeg mode VSX-D938TX onlyJazz Stereo modeDSP modes HallSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurrround operation Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Using Mpeg audio discs VSX-D938TX only Analog Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal inputAuto Analog AC-3 RF Digital Analog DigitalReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening modeEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Press MidnightExternal Decorder External decoder playback front panel only96kHz/24bit performance VSX-D938TX Press External DecorderListening in Loudness mode front panel only Adjusting bass and treble tone control front panel onlyDirect playback front panel only Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel only Press FL DimmerFL Dimmer VSX-D938TX Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX mode Direct Access Tuning Press Memory to activate the memory function Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the desired stationTo skip through each channel in order Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations Use the number buttons to select the channel you wantPress Remote Setup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling preset codesPress 5´ repeatedly to display the name Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modePress Multi Control for the component you want To controlTo cancel Learning Setup mode Press Multi Control for the component you want to controlSelected button continues to blink To program additional operations for the current component Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupPress the button to be programmed ModeEnter Side A/B Remote Controlling Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations SourceVCR and DVD video recorder operations Channel -/+ENTERTV/VCR Disc CD player operationsDisc DISP/CHARA You can also use this button when selecting trackAllows you to change the display mode MD operationsMenu STB Satellite Tuner operationsGuide ExitEnter STB DTV operationsDTV Menu DTV ON/OFFUse to select a TV channel TV operations´7´3´8´1 BLUE/GREEN/RED YellowCassette deck operations Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Button on the front panel and choose Digital Signal Select to digitalRecording from Digital Audio Components Prepare the source you want to record and setFirst, decide the component you would like to record Put the receiver in that function. Set the SignalOr AC-3 RF VSX-D938TX only signals is not possible Recording from Video ComponentsMulti Operation To cancel Multi Operation Setup modeMulti Operations Press Function that you want to use to startPress Remote Setup to exit the Multi Operation Setup mode Press Multi Operation on the remote controlPerforming multi operations System OFF Using the system off buttonSetting Up the Direct Function Press and hold both Remote Setup Remote back lightOFF MID MAX Erasing the multi operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned and preset codes Erasing the learned remote control commandsComparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatSurround Dolby DigitalDTS Dolby Pro LogicMpeg Audio VSX-D938TX only THXPreset Code List VSX-D938TXDevice Manufacturer Code Portland VCR PerdioTape Yamaha PhonolaGEC FormentiProtech Schneider FujitsuSonolor NEISonoko NikkaiVSX-D908TX/D908TX-G AM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy FM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications VCR 1 REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1 REC, Tape 2 REC VSX-D938TX Taiwan model/D908TX/ D908TX-G99E00EF0P00 Power cord Caution

VSX-D908TX, VSX-D908TX-G, VSX-D938TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-D908TX, VSX-D938TX, and VSX-D908TX-G are notable entries in the realm of audio-video receivers, offering a range of advanced features and technologies that cater to both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. Each model encapsulates Pioneer’s commitment to audio excellence and cutting-edge technology.

The VSX-D908TX stands out with its robust power handling capabilities, delivering multiple channels of amplification for immersive sound experiences. With a power rating of 100 watts per channel across 5 channels, users can enjoy rich, detailed audio whether they're watching movies or listening to music. This model also incorporates Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, allowing for detailed surround sound reproduction. The onboard Room Calibration system helps tailor the audio output to suit the unique acoustics of any room, enhancing the listener's experience.

The VSX-D938TX takes this foundation further by providing an impressive 110 watts per channel across 7 channels. This allows for even greater sound staging, making it an excellent choice for those looking to build a more expansive home theater system. In addition, it boasts advanced video processing features, including support for various video formats and the capability to upscale standard-definition content, ensuring that viewers can enjoy their favorite shows and movies in the best possible quality. Its connectivity options further enhance versatility, offering multiple HDMI inputs, component, and composite video connections.

The VSX-D908TX-G shares many features with its counterparts but introduces a sleek, modern aesthetic that appeals to contemporary users. Its user-friendly interface is complemented by a comprehensive remote control that simplifies navigation through settings and inputs, making the overall experience comfortable and intuitive.

All three models embody Pioneer’s proprietary technologies, including Advanced Convergence technology, which enhances image clarity and reduces artifacts in digital content. Additionally, they support various audio formats like MP3, WMA, and AAC, ensuring compatibility with a range of digital sources.

Ultimately, the Pioneer VSX-D908TX, VSX-D938TX, and VSX-D908TX-G cater to a diverse audience, providing robust power, advanced decoding capabilities, and user-friendly features, making them formidable additions to any home entertainment setup. These receivers not only enrich the listening experience but also align seamlessly with modern home theater demands.
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